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Turf and Landscape Management 
Horticulture Course Competencies
Rubric for the Turf and Landscape Management course.
Rubric Code: QXWC644
By dgosser14
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Subject: Vocational  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Turf Management

Effectively manage an area of turf using proper turf management practices.
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Students will be able to independently and effectively manage an area of turf using proper turf management practices.
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With minimal assistance, students will be able to effectively manage an area of turf using proper turf management practices.
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With assistance, students will be able to effectively manage an area of turf using proper turf management practices.
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Students cannot effectively manage an area of turf using proper turf management practices.
Landscape Design

Design economical and functional landscape projects for customers.
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Students will be able to independently design economical and functional landscape projects for customers. Students will also use technology to create professional design plans.
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With minimal assistance, students will be able to design economical and functional landscape projects for customers. Students will also use technology to create professional design plans.
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With assistance, students will be able to design economical and functional landscape projects for customers. Students will also use technology to create professional design plans.
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Students cannot design economical and functional landscape projects for customers.
Landscape Construction

Construct and build a landscape based on predetermined plans.
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Students will be able to independently construct and build a landscape by following a set of predetermined plans. Students will also read and interpret building plans with at least 90% accuracy.
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With minimal assistance, students will be able to construct and build a landscape by following a set of predetermined plans. Students will also read and interpret building plans with at least 75% accuracy.
2

With assistance, students will be able to construct and build a landscape by following a set of predetermined plans. Students will also read and interpret building plans with at least 50% accuracy.
1

Students cannot construct and build a landscape based on predetermined plans.
Landscape Maintenance

Maintain an aesthetic appealing landscape through proper maintenance practices.
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Students will be able to independently maintain an aesthetic appealing landscape through proper maintenance practices.
3

With minimal assistance, students will be able to independently maintain an aesthetic appealing landscape through proper maintenance practices.
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With assistance, students will be able to independently maintain an aesthetic appealing landscape through proper maintenance practices.
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Students cannot maintain an aesthetic appealing landscape through proper maintenance practices.
Taxonomy

Understand taxonomic and other classifications of plants to build a working understanding of functional differences.
4

Student is able to classify plants by all of the following methods: Life Cycle, Dicot vs. Monocot, Binomial Name, Crop Family, Agronomic Use, and Place of Origin.
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Student is able to classify plants by several methods.
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Student is able to classify plants by one method. Needs to review other systems.
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Student cannot clearly explain how to classify a plant into any category.
Plant Anatomy

Apply elements of plant anatomy, physiology and the functions of plant structures to activities associated with plant systems.
4

Student can explain the following functions of plant parts: Leaves, fruit, flowers, stem, roots. Can explain the following parts: xylem, phloem, branch root, root hair, root cap. stalk, stolon, rhizome, cuticle, epidermis, and stoma.
3

Student can explain at least two major functions of a plant root, stem, and leaf.
2

Student can explain the main purposes of the various plant parts although needs further study to fully understand them.
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Student can not explain the function of the various plant parts.
Propagation

Demonstrate plant propagation techniques and identify specific production and technical skills required for this industry.
4

Students will be able to explain different propagation methods and the best use of each.
Seeds
tissue culture
cuttings
separation and division.Students will be able to independently demonstrate each method.
3

Students will be able to explain different propagation methods and the best use of each.
Seeds
tissue culture
cuttings
separation and division. With minimal assistance, students will be able to demonstrate each method.
2

Students will be able to identify different propagation methods.
Seeds
tissue culture
cuttings
separation and division. With assistance, students will be able to demonstrate each method.
1

Student is not able to identify or demonstrate propagation methods.
Plant Management

Develop and implement a plant management plan for plant health and productivity.
4

Students will be able to independently inspect plants daily/weekly and assess water/fertilizer needs of plants. Students will also routinely check plants for signs of pests.
3

With minimal reminders, students will be able to inspect plants daily/weekly and assess water/fertilizer needs of plants. Students will also routinely check plants for signs of pests.
2

With assistance and reminders, students will be able to inspect plants daily/weekly and assess water/fertilizer needs of plants. Students will also routinely check plants for signs of pests.
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Students are unable to inspect or assess needs of plants.
Pest Management

Develop and impliment a plan for integrated pest management.
4

Utilizing a plant inspection schedule, students will be able to independently explain the uses of nonchemical,
biological and chemical controls. Students will be able to demonstrate one method of control.
3

Utilizing a plant inspection schedule, with minimal assistance, students will be able to explain the uses of nonchemical,
biological and chemical controls. Students will be able to demonstrate one method of control.
2

Utilizing a plant inspection schedule, with assistance, students will be able to explain the uses of nonchemical,
biological and chemical controls. Students will be able to demonstrate one method of control.
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Students cannot explain different uses of control.



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